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Keba! English for Kids (ESL), an app for iOS and Android, engages young English learners with three broad categories of lessons: animals, children, and fruits & vegetables. Each of these categories has several subcategories of lessons that integrate audio, animation, and photos. The images are bright, simple, and easy to understand for the youngest audience. For example, a section about animals includes a crowing rooster, a jumping kangaroo, and a squirrel crunching a nut. Child-appealing characters describe the pictures using simple words; the voices are talented native-speaking actors. In addition, the app has hilarious sounds for children to play with, making it engaging for young learners. Cost: Free

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